Nickel-Plated Jean Rivets from Japan
Nickel-plated base metal rivets and buttons for reinforcing denim jeans pockets and hems. Classified in HTS 9606.22.00.00 for uncoved base metal apparel fasteners.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
Import Tips
• Provide plating thickness specs to confirm base metal dominance over any minor coatings
• Ship in bulk but document as loose buttons to avoid 'set' classification under 9606.90